The End is Near (and we deserve it) . . . Government Website Offers Klingon Translation

Government Website Offers Klingon Translation

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“The Klingon translation started out as a promotion for the Star Trek Into Darkness movie that premiered in May,” the Chicago Tribune reports. “It has remained long after the movie release because the department received positive feedback from some who found it humorous.”

Anyone else have a problem with government money being used to promote Star Trek: Into Darkness?

There’s been a lot of talk about the legality of unwarranted surveillance of our own citizens and foreigners within our borders. General Michael Hayden, former Director of both the National Security Agency and the Central Intelligence Agency, demonstrates his own knowledge of our Constitutional rights. I think I’m seeing part of the problem . . .

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19 thoughts on “ The End is Near (and we deserve it) . . . Government Website Offers Klingon Translation”

How do I say this politely? In my opinion Michael Hayden is an ignorant and dangerous creep.His arrogance and his impatient disdain for the American public and our constitution is unforgiveable. The message is very clear, to hell with the American public and the constitution.

No need to be polite…He represents an excellent example of the right wing version of the nanny state and why governments can’t be trusted with unfettered power. Governments are composed of individuals, with their own questionable motivations. Once checks and balances are removed, they can do whatever they wish. There are (no doubt) plenty of dedicated public servants within the government, but they can easily be pushed aside by those ruthless enough unless there are systemic limits.

Piper first, Sonia Bethany Burns OMG. I haven’t seen a more perfect use of the human body since, never mind, it’s kinda personal. As for the video of the NSA a$$hat Sonia would have been infinity better. But seeing Keith Olbermann again was nice. I miss him on MSNBC.

I think the Klingon translation should be only the beginning. I’d be far happier to read IRS regulations if they were in Piratese. Airport security groping would be more fun if they used Pig Latin (Emove-ray our-yay oes-shay). How about translating all of the Congressional minutes to Cousin-Itt language? (although it would sound the same).

And thank you for making me feel like I really DO use my history degree, when I kept thinking during that first video, “The fourth amendment says unreasonable searches AND probable cause.”

I’m a bit late to the party, but the Dowager and I thank you for the mention. And as always, the post is a fun Friday cruise-fest. How that bellydancer does that thing with her belly…I’d be afraid of getting stuck in one of those positions. It wouldn’t be pretty. 😉